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Project Manager (8 -12 years) @ Zyxware Technologies (PM011511)

Zyxware Technologies | | 3 min read

Zyxware Technologies is an end to end IT solutions provider since 2006. We are also one of the leading contributor to Drupal from India. We are a featured Drupal Service provider on Drupal.org. We have a global clientele covering countries like USA, U.K., Netherlands, Australia, Korea and much more. We have delivered over 100 Drupal projects and are partners with Acquia, Volacci and New Relic. We are also a member of the Drupal Association and we are one of the leading code contributors to Drupal from India. We currently have a rapidly growing 70 member software development team.

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Job Profile

The key responsibility of a Project Manager will be to plan and lead project execution through the entire SDLC. The Project Manager will be responsible for multiple projects. The Project Manager is accountable for achieving client satisfaction and efficient project execution. The Project Manager is also responsible for contributing to development of the organisation by upholding our values and being focused on our vision and mission.

Job Responsibilities

Project Planning

  • Work with the client to develop and document the scope of the project.
  • Derive a detailed project plan which identifies the tasks, timelines and appropriate staffing against those tasks.
  • Work out the resource requirements, training requirements, tools and infrastructure requirements of the project.
  • Ensure the project plan maintains an adequate cash flow in consultation with the finance team.
  • Ensure the various stakeholders - clients, senior management, technical consultants are coordinated and kept informed of the activities identified in the project plan.
  • Establish objectives and quality expectations at the onset.
  • Identify risk and prepare contingency plans.

People Management

  • Carry out staff recruitment to bring in resources with appropriate skills for the project activities.
  • Ensure that delivery unit resources are performing their tasks according to the organisational delivery process.
  • Ensure new joinees to the project receive an appropriate orientation to the project.
  • Communicate role expectations to all roles identified in the project plan before start of work.
  • Counsel and mentor Project Leads and Team Leads to carry out their job.

Project Implementation

  • Execute the project according to the project plan.
  • Ensure that the project plan is updated and replanned based on the events happening in the course of execution of the project.
  • Ensure that the stakeholders are kept updated on any deviations and replanning of the project plan.
  • Ensure that the organisational delivery process is adhered to by the team and all process artefacts are generated at respective points in the delivery process.
  • Ensure that the project is monitored at various levels of the project structure - Team Leader Level and Project Lead Level.
  • Prepare a reporting mechanism and framework and ensure all stakeholders and kept aware of the progress of the project.
  • Timely escalation of matters to senior management - technical and managerial.
  • Ensure the risk elements are tracked and contingency measures are in place.

Project Delivery

  • Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
  • Ensure that all artefacts, deliverables have been generated and provided to the relevant stakeholders by the end of the project.

Organisational Objectives

  1. Establish processes for scenarios that have not been documented as and when the case arises
  2. Perform performance appraisals of all reportees and establish a periodic work review framework
  3. Contribute to project management system building and establishing new work practices

Maintaining the high standards of excellence and integrity at Zyxware Technologies is an expectation from all members of Zyxware Technologies.

Experience

  • 8 – 12 years of experience in IT Industry.
  • At least 3 years of experience working as a Project Manager.

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Qualification: MBA with B.Tech/B.E.
  • Good understanding of web applications development and SDLC.
  • Competence in planning, estimation and scheduling and planning tools.
  • Team management skills.
  • Experience in project management and productivity tools like Gantt Chart, Project Tracking Systems and spreadsheets.
  • Good written and oral communication skills in English.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead exciting web application development projects across sectors like media, education, retail, healthcare and public systems/non profits, then this is the right time to drop in your resume to us at [email protected].
We are looking for Project Managers who can lead our team towards delivering true value to our clients. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the planning, execution and delivery of projects with the assistance of Project Leads. Project Manager will be placed at our office in Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram.

 

 

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